Chicago
Bears
11-2
35
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
9-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 15 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Chicago's confidence but also keeps them firmly in contention as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night for the Bears, throwing for 247 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his remarkable ability to find the end zone. D'Andre Swift added a strong ground game, rushing for 97 yards and keeping the Bills' defense on its toes. On the receiving end, while Khalil Shakir shined for Buffalo with 126 receiving yards, it wasn't enough to overcome Chicago's offensive firepower.
The Bears' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Riq Woolen making a significant impact by intercepting two passes. Neville Gallimore also contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Bills' offense. The turning point came in the second half when Chicago's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Bears to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 247 | 3 | 3 | 98.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 223 | 5 | 1 | 125.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 97 | 8.1 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 18 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Kendricks | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

